Occupational Therapist - Acute & Rehabilitation | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK seeks a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within a multidisciplinary team in Acute Mental Health. The role involves assessing and implementing therapy interventions, supporting discharge processes, and supervising junior staff. Candidates should possess strong clinical reasoning and communication skills. This position includes a High Cost Area Supplement and requires a commitment to the trust's values of kindness, respect, and collaboration. Apply by December 23, 2025.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive induction program

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy interventions for patients.
• Contribute to and support the discharge process and re-integration into the community.
• Provide supervision and support to junior staff.

Skills

Strong clinical reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Knowledge of Occupational Therapy Models

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to contribute to the Acute Mental Health Occupational Therapy provision at NELFT. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team and in collaboration with Occupational Therapists across the Acute Mental Health Pathway.

The Occupational Therapy profession within NELFT is a highly valued, vibrant group based across a wide range of health services.

Occupational Therapists work as integrated members of multi‑disciplinary teams contributing their unique professional skills, supporting service users to increase their independence and achieve their personal goals. All occupational therapists receive professional supervision from a Senior O.T.

If you are a forward thinking OT who wants the opportunity to demonstrate your clinical skills, to promote high quality practice and improve the patient experience, then NELFT has the following post available:

Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Acute Mental Health; Forensic Low Secure

The successful applicant will:

• Have strong clinical reasoning and experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating O.T interventions.
• Have a good understanding of Occupational Therapy Models and Process including the evidence base for OT.
• Have the ability to work and liaise with a multi‑disciplinary team utilising good interpersonal skills and excellent communication.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy interventions for patients on the Low Secure Unit.
• To contribute to and support the discharge process and re‑integration into the community.
• To provide supervision and support to junior staff in the Occupational Therapy and Ward Teams as designated by senior staff.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co‑produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Starting with Us

NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High‑Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025